In our October issue, we did a feature on the most flattering makeup shades. After extensive staff testing to find colors that work on a range of skin tones, we singled out 15 winning products in 6 categories. We then asked for reader-volunteers to give the colors a go. Our first reader, Patricia, loved the Bobbi Brown lipstick in Blue […]
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A Soothing Helper for Hair Removal
Waxing skin to remove hair is a tricky business, but prepping your delicate skin can make the process a whole less painful. From the hair-removal specialists at Completely Bare comes Not Feeling It ($10, completelybare.com), a new spray that actually desensitizes skin. Spray it on and wait as it starts to tingle, crackle, and pop (yes, like Pop Rocks!). After about […]
A Genius Treatment for Soft, Smooth Lips
When it comes to exfoliating, lips might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But keeping lips soft and smooth may be the best beauty secret I’ve learned since starting my job. Even in the summer, your kissers can get chapped and all the balm in the world can’t save them. That’s where exfoliation comes in. I have […]
New Beauty Uses for a Toothbrush from BellaSugar
Real Simple has come up with plenty of inventive new uses for the toothbrush over the years, but there are always more ideas out there. Here are a few that we love from BellaSugar: Tame flyaway hairs: Spritz a clean toothbrush with a bit of hair spray and run the bristles over your hair to fight flyaways. De-lint your hair […]
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Easy Steps to Perfect Nails
As a nail biter (I know, gross), if I don’t go to a salon, my nails constantly look horribly picked-at. But with the help of Roxanne, a nail technician and an educator for the nail-care brand CND, my nails have gone from shabby to chic in just a few weeks. I needed some at-home tricks to fix me up when […]
A New Use for Makeup Primer
Makeup primer is one of the more versatile products in your cosmetic bag, and our friends at Bella Sugar have a great new way to use it. Try adding it to your foundation or tinted moisturizer to create a matte finish. And click through to Bella Sugar for three more ways to use makeup primer. Plus, see our road tested […]
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